Creekside 2017

We Want To See You At Creekside 2017 It Is Going To Be An Awesome Year

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The date is October 30-November 2nd is the date for Creekside 2017. Here’s a little “special deal” on Black Friday for the Creekside Family and possible newcomers to the 2017 event.
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Creekside Welcomes Ava Kasich

Ava started singing professionally at the age of 3 yrs old featured in local churches in the Dallas-Ft Worth area of Texas. Ava loves the Lord with all her heart and it shows in her anointed singing! Her testimony of God’s healing power in her body alone is worth having her come and minister to your Church.

In 1980 she began traveling with Wally Fowler of Nashville, Tenn. as a featured and background vocalist. The group was called Wally Fowler and the Tennessee Top Ten. They traveled throughout the United States performing Southern Gospel Music at major venues.

In 1989 Ava moved to Branson, Missouri and began working with several known artists in the gospel music industry, such as Boxcar Willie and Barbara Fairchild. While in Branson, Ava became a major part in the Branson Gospel Music Association. Not only performing but also helping to bring in new talent to perform in the Branson area.

In 2001 Ava was named the Branson Gospel Female Vocalist of the Year. Since winning that award Ava has been traveling throughout the United States singing Southern Gospel Music in churches and other venues. She has been the opening performer for such known Southern Gospel Talent as, Karen Peck & New River, The Hemphills, and others.

In 2001 Ava recorded and released her first album entitled Singin 4 Him. It was a compilation of old and new Southern Gospel Songs.

In 2003 Ava became a national recording artist with the release of her second album entitled “Try Once Again.” Several songs on this album were released to the national media. They included the title song Try Once Again and He Came Through. These songs are being played throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Asia and the Caribbean. This album was produced by Les Butler of Butler Music Group and Family Music Group and recorded in Nashville, TN. Jason and Aaron Crabb of the Crabb Family were gracious enough to sing back up on two of Ava’s songs on this album.

Not long ago at the National Quartet Convention Ms Dottie Rambo agreed to record two duets with Ava. Dottie was called home to heaven before that happened. Ava has spent most of her time touring throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States singing and giving her testimony at churches, women’s conferences and other venue’s. She has been seen on National TV on the Jim Bakker Show out of Branson, MO and the Jimmy Snow show in Nashville, TN. She would love to come and lift up the name of Jesus through song at your next event.

In 2009 Ava recorded and released her third album entitled His Grace Is Amazing.

In 2011 Ava recorded and releaser her fourth and newest album entitled Stones.

Ava won the 2012 Beacon Award for Soloist of the year and her new single "Stones" won the 2012 Beacon award for song of the year.

Ava has a wonderful testimony of how God has healed her body that she loves to share with others. Ava has shared the stage with such artist’s as; Marty Robbin’s, Mel Tillis, Merle Haggard, Marty Haggard, Roy Acuff, Willie Nelson, Howard & Vestal Goodman, Johnny Minick, The Florida Boy’s, Gold City, Karen Peck & New River, The Hemphill’s, and the Chuckwagon Gang, as well as others.

Creekside Welcomes Tina Wakefield

My love of music was instilled in me from my Childhood, my Father was a band leader and singer until our salvation when I was 11 years old. My grandparents,parents, aunts, and uncles all played and sang. I started singing for a local nursing home once a week when I was 15 and that is something I do one a month even now. I have played piano for church since I was 16 years old. I am now a Music Minister at Amazing Grace Worship Center in Alabaster, Al where I have served for the last 19 years. I am very excited to have several Cd’s available on my website and to have reached # 67 in the Singing News Charts and #28 on the SGN Scoops charts and also charting in Powersource Gospel. It is a joke that when you join our family, you can choose if you would like to sing, play, teach or preach, but my family is extremely anointed to work in the Kingdom of God, and everyone who joins by marriage eventually is called with a talent. My time and life are spent in a constant relationship with God and how I can be of assistance to Him. My talents and skills include Piano, singing, teaching, writing for SGN Scoops, writing church dramas and directing them. If you would like to contact me for a singing or speaking engagement I am available at www.tinawakefield.com tina wakefield ministries on facebook, tina15wakefield@bellsouth.net or 205-259-3227.

Creekside Welcomes The Stephens

The Stephens, a Southern Gospel Trio,

 have been singing throughout the country since 2007.

The group is composed of husband and wife team, 

Thom and Melody Stephens, of Northport, AL 

and Melody’s sister, Bethany Dunnam, of Hayden, AL .

Melody’s soaring voice captures the hearts of listeners wherever she sings. She has sung

with the legendary gospel family group, The Nelons and earned the reputation as one of the

most recognizable and outstanding soprano voices in all of southern gospel mu

sic. She has

appeared on the award winning Bill Gaither Homecoming videos and earned Dove Award

nominations. She has performed commercial jingles and background studio work and

recorded numerous projects for many different record companies.

Bethany bringsa solid, yet distinctive alto blend to the trio. Her genuine love for The Lord

brightens every stage she sings on. Being sisters, they have sung together all their lives.

Learning harmony at a very early age makes their family harmony unmistakable.

Thom creates a smooth baritone part that brings their unique sound together. He serves as

emcee, plays several instruments and does all the group’s bookings. His love and

commitment to God along with his very outgoing and witty personality add much excitement

to the ministry.

Kyle, Bethany ’s husband, is the group sound engineer. He is an excellent solo vocalist and

musician and is a tremendous help in every area of The Stephens’ ministry

Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook

Hey Creekside Friend! Did you know there is an official Creekside Facebook Page? You can find it HERE. Click on the page and read all the fun and exciting Creekside news. Be sure to invite all your friends to stop by as well. You can do that here:

Creekside 2014 Update

By Rhonda Frye

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

We are still praising the Lord for a successful 2013 Creekside! Believe it or not, the planning for 2014’s
convention started before we left Pigeon Forge. We are praying for God’s continued blessing as we
strive to reach more people for Christ and introduce our music to new fans. We are thankful for the
growth we’ve seen thus far and are confident that “He that began a good work will complete it!” The dates for 2014 are: November 3rd, 4th, & 5th Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Stay tuned to our website and social media outlets for more news and information.and the location will remain at the Smoky Mountain

DIAMOND AWARDS VOTING

We are thrilled with each passing year at the level of participation in the Diamond Awards voting  process. Although we surpassed voting records this past year, we still are frequently asked how artists are nominated. Please help us spread the word that the Diamond Awards are fan-based from the nomination process all the way until voters choose the winners. The first round of voting opens January 3, 2014. At the time, everyone is on equal ground. At the end of round one, we take the top ten names in each category, compile a list, and then we open round two. At the closing of round two voting, we then take the top five names and then the winners are picked from those choices. Again- the fans choose the nominees and winners, so let your voice be heard! Please remember to share the voting link on your website and all social media outlets.

ARTIST REGISTRATION

We’re blessed that God has allowed great relationships to evolve among our family of participating
artists. Friendships have been built, business relationships have been established and for that we are
grateful. Several of our artists have already reserved a booth for next year. If you would like to participate as an artist, email Rob Patz at rob@sgnscoops.com for registration information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

There are numerous tasks involved in planning and executing an event. If you would like to volunteer through various promotional activities throughout the year, or with onsite tasks during the convention, please email Rhonda at rhonda@sgnscoops.com.

CREEKSIDE CARES

From the time we first started planning our Gospel Music Convention, it was important to us to reach
beyond the walls of the convention center with the good news of Christ. In 2011, we partnered with LIVE-IT, a local organization in Sevierville and helped stock their community thrift store. In 2012, we teamed up with LOVE A CHILD and provided hot meals to children in Haiti. We ask that you keep us in your prayers as we seek God’s direction as we select an outreach ministry for 2014.

December 2013 SGNScoops Magazine